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Dropper Post: Pros and Cons

Flowrider Flowrider

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Location: Noosaville, Sunshine Coast, Australia

05-08-2025, 08:02 PM

I've just got a new Giant Fathom mountain bike which has a dropper post. This is new to me.

In your opinion, what are the Pros and Cons of having a dropper post on your mountain bike?

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Jesper Hall of Famer

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05-09-2025, 05:03 PM

Xxxxxx.. Sorry wrong button!

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Flowrider Flowrider

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05-11-2025, 10:25 PM

All good

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